Average Painter Salary in Ethiopia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Painter salary for 2024 in Ethiopia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Ethiopian birr. To keep things simple, we are using the ETB currency code instead of the currency symbol Br.

How Much Does a Painter Make in Ethiopia?

A Painter working in Ethiopia will typically earn around 34,980 ETB per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 17,540 ETB to the highest average salary of 53,600 ETB.

Average Annual Salary
34,980 ETB
Average Monthly Salary
2,915 ETB

Lowest Annual Salary
17,540 ETB
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,461 ETB

Highest Annual Salary
53,600 ETB
Highest Monthly Salary
4,466 ETB

These are average salaries for a Painter in Ethiopia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Painter to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Painter salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Painter Salaries in Ethiopia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Painter will earn in Ethiopia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Painter can earn between 17,540 ETB and 53,600 ETB on average in Ethiopia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Painter in Ethiopia is 34,480 ETB. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 34,480 ETB, and 50% of the population earn more than 34,480 ETB.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Painter salary in Ethiopia, 25% of the population are earning less than 21,980 ETB while 75% of the population earn more than 21,980 ETB.

75% of the population earn less than 43,340 ETB, and 25% of the population earn more than 43,340 ETB.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Painter Salary by Experience Level in Ethiopia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average painter salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Painter in Ethiopia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 18,940 ETB.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Painter salary would increase to 23,360 ETB.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Painter, the average salary would be 35,340 ETB.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 43,220 ETB.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Painter with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 45,620 ETB.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Painter with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 48,920 ETB.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
18,940 ETB
2-5 Years +29%
23,360 ETB
5-10 Years +38%
35,340 ETB
10-15 Years +24%
43,220 ETB
15-20 Years +7%
45,620 ETB
20+ Years +7%
48,920 ETB

Painter Salary by Education Level in Ethiopia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Painter in Ethiopia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Painter in Ethiopia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 23,360 ETB.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Painter in Ethiopia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 36,160 ETB.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Painter in Ethiopia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 49,820 ETB.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
23,360 ETB
Certificate or Diploma +43%
36,160 ETB
Bachelor's Degree +38%
49,820 ETB

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Ethiopia is around 44,500 to 133,000 ETB and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Painter Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Ethiopia, a male painter will earn an average of 35,300 ETB, while a female painter will earn around 32,620 ETB.

This means that a male painter earns approximately 8% more than a female painter for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Ethiopia

Male
35,300 ETB
Female -8%
32,620 ETB

Painter Average Pay Raise in Ethiopia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Painter in Ethiopia is around 4% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Ethiopia is around 4% every 29 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 4 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Painter in Ethiopia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Ethiopia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Ethiopia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
6%
Energy
3%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
6%
Travel
3%
Construction
9%
Education
6%

Painter Bonus and Incentive Rates in Ethiopia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Painter is a low bonus based job, with 12% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

88% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
12%
No Bonus
88%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Ethiopia earn approximately 15% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
113,780 ETB
Private Sector -15%
99,080 ETB

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Painter

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Painter in Ethiopia.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 40,640 ETB
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 32,960 ETB
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 49,020 ETB
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 28,660 ETB
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 44,180 ETB
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 ETB
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 41,560 ETB
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 31,180 ETB
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 ETB
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 35,260 ETB
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 40,420 ETB
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 92,680 ETB
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 48,760 ETB
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 31,180 ETB
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 38,340 ETB
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 77,860 ETB
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 40,560 ETB
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 56,060 ETB
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 64,200 ETB
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 87,760 ETB
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 ETB
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 33,520 ETB
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 ETB
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 ETB
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 128,500 ETB
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 97,900 ETB
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 101,840 ETB
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 169,000 ETB
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 ETB
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 98,000 ETB
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 ETB
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 61,780 ETB
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 61,460 ETB
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 88,300 ETB
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 34,960 ETB
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 43,340 ETB
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 38,680 ETB
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 33,980 ETB
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 29,640 ETB
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 34,240 ETB
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 35,500 ETB
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 31,380 ETB
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 27,480 ETB
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 34,360 ETB
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 35,560 ETB
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 110,340 ETB
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 42,040 ETB
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 69,180 ETB
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 49,200 ETB
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 46,280 ETB
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 95,860 ETB
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 33,440 ETB
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 56,640 ETB
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 37,740 ETB
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 53,600 ETB
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 29,040 ETB
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 31,040 ETB
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 34,480 ETB
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 31,520 ETB
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 31,400 ETB
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 42,460 ETB
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 45,580 ETB
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 115,520 ETB
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 31,540 ETB
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 34,080 ETB
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 29,040 ETB
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 44,300 ETB
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 35,560 ETB
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 31,380 ETB
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 45,720 ETB
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 49,020 ETB
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 29,640 ETB
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 27,620 ETB
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 29,840 ETB
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 26,780 ETB
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 35,300 ETB
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 79,260 ETB
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 112,620 ETB
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 60,180 ETB
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 66,000 ETB
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 29,320 ETB
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 31,180 ETB
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 30,840 ETB
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 31,980 ETB
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 88,600 ETB
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 152,100 ETB
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 45,600 ETB
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 35,000 ETB
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 38,180 ETB
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 ETB
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 136,200 ETB
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 32,900 ETB
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 31,660 ETB
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 112,180 ETB
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 29,840 ETB
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 36,800 ETB

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Ethiopia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Adis Abeba 36,160 ETB
Gonder 31,940 ETB
Mekele 28,660 ETB

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